British Traditional Christmas Pudding: Discover Its Secrets!
A classic British dessert traditionally served during the Christmas season, known for its rich flavors and festive ingredients.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of mixed dried fruits
- 1/2 cup of suet
- 1 cup of breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1/2 cup of flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of mixed spice
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup of brandy
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed dried fruits, suet, breadcrumbs, brown sugar, flour, baking powder, and mixed spice.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and brandy.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased pudding basin and cover with parchment paper.
- Steam the pudding for about 6 hours, ensuring the water does not boil dry.
- Once cooked, let it cool and store in a cool place until Christmas.
- On Christmas Day, reheat the pudding by steaming for another 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add more brandy.
- Traditionally, a coin is hidden in the pudding for good luck.
- Serve with brandy butter or cream for added indulgence.